CONIFER – At least the deputy responding to a domestic disturbance one morning last week knew all the characters. After standing by to keep the peace while a long-suffering Romeo evicted his hard-drinking Juliet from their turbulent nest about a month ago, he’d been summoned back after the jilted damsel staged another dramatic scene. According to Romeo’s critical review, Juliet had dropped by for a visit and immediately made free with his cache of intoxicating spirits. Unable to abide her weakness for strong drink, he pronounced the breach between them beyond repair. Distraught and deeply in her cups, Juliet began emoting with great vigor and hurling props – including a pot of coffee – in a powerfully theatrical bid to regain her former lover’s affections. Unmoved, yet fearful lest she injure herself, or worse, any more of his cherished possessions, Romeo grasped Juliet in an encompassing embrace and shuffled her off stage and into the arms of a loyal confederate, who whisked her off to find solace in blessed repose and Tylenol. Should she return, Romeo warned, he’ll see her stand before the magistrate.
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